Resume Writing

Templates, Objectives, Skills, Achievements, Qualifications, Follow Up you probably have or have had questions about these items at some point. Maybe you are thinking about those right now while you rewrite your resume. It can be absolutely overwhelming especially if you are unemployed, underemployed or looking to switch your career. The context of this page will revolve around resume writing on subjects like resume formats, templates, improving your resume, key components employers are looking for and trends in resumes just to name a few. If anyone has anything they would like to share please feel free to email me directly at jacqueline.m.smith01@gmail.com, the world is always changing do yourself a favor change with it!

Resume Writing-Part 1

The amount of information online about how to write a resume and what should be on your resume is practically endless. I have written an article which will be one in a series of articles about Resume Writing. I am not a professional Resume Writer however I have talked to professionals about resume writing and have found some things that work and some that don't. I have also found that a lot of people could do worse than brush up on the basics. These articles will be geared to help with these items. Feel free to print or download them as a reference for yourself.

Cover Letters

Friend of 'Unemployed' RHRM gives you the tips you need to know about writing your cover letter... and Yes you still need a cover letter!COVER LETTERSBy Retired Hiring Manager

HOW TO WRITE A COVER LETTER

The cover letter is the first impression that you will make on a hiring manager. If they like it they will check the resume. If they don't, they will probably stop there and go onto the next. You want to grab their intention.

Each cover letter should be customized to the job to which you are applying.

The first paragraph should be a synopsis of your career and why these experiences make you the best candidate for this position.

The second paragraph should be a synopsis of your compensation requirements and your ability to travel.

Your contact information should appear at the top of the letter and be sure to include your e/mail address, land line and cell phone info.

Objectives

I have seen a lot of varying opinions on Objectives. I personally agree with what Mike Baumgartner says here. Real life professionals in the career services/resume writing field have shared this opinion also personally with me. I've had better luck removing it from my resume but you decide, do what works best for you. If you are thinking about whether to put it on here is one opinion